Katrina Thornber, Author at European Medical Journal - Page 28 of 35

Increased Risk of Melanoma After Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer

In patients with primary thyroid cancer, there is an increased risk of melanoma and other non-keratinocyte skin cancers after radioactive iodine therapy.

New Guidelines for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Management

The latest clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, previously known as NAFLD

PROMISE Criteria Accurately Predicts Survival in Prostate Cancer

Researchers have validated the prognostic value of PSMA-PET findings using PROMISE criteria to predict overall survival in prostate cancer patients

Ultrafine Particle Exposure Increases Respiratory Infections in Children: ERS 2024

A study shows that brief exposure to ultrafine particles in the air raises the risk of respiratory infections in children.

Antipsychotic Use Increases Infection Risk During COVID-19

A new study reveals that people with schizophrenia treated with antipsychotics face higher risks of severe respiratory infections, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stroke Risk Rises in Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Despite established guidelines, new research has shown that the rate of ischemic stroke in children with sickle cell disease in California has risen.

Preconception Prediabetes Increases Risk of Adverse Birth Outcomes

A study shows that adolescents with prediabetes have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet Improves Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Study finds a plant-based diet and exercise outperform standard care in managing type 2 diabetes, improving glycaemic control and reducing medication use.

Asleep Surgery Increases Risk of Oedema in Parkinson's Disease

Researchers have shown that peri-electrode oedema occurs in 40% of Parkinson’s Disease patients after deep brain stimulation, and asleep surgery is the only independent predictive factor for oedema onset.

PREVENT Trial: New Prostate Biopsy Technique Lowers Infection Risk

A new technique for collecting prostate biopsy samples reduced the risk of infection compared with traditional biopsy approaches